| Issue ID | 709084 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10255771 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/01/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2006 nissan xterra with 49,969 miles on it. After filling up the tank with gas the gas gauge read empty and the warning light remained on. In addition, the service engine soon light illuminated. After two more trips the gas gauge began to read correctly but the ses light remained on. I checked the gas cap was tight and subsequently spoke to a friend with the same vehicle that has had the same problem. I have not yet taken the vehicle to a nissan dealer, because i understand the problem is most likely a fuel sending unit and will cost $300 - $600. My fear is that this problem will happen when my wife is driving and she will either run out of fuel, or think that she has run out of fuel in error. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49969 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WICHITA FALLS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08WX6CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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